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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Ten.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the lovely Roxane Cross singing at this particular theater?
(a) She was paid a large amount to sing.
(b) She is in love with Hosokawa and wants him to have a great birthday.
(c) This is her last show before she retires.
(d) For Mr. Katsumi Hosokawa's birthday.

2. What does Roxane enjoy watching?
(a) Movies.
(b) The garden bloom.
(c) Others have fun.
(d) Mr. Hosowaka play chess.

3. Who does Ruben approach to cook first?
(a) Roxane.
(b) Beatriz.
(c) Carmen.
(d) Sam.

4. Who is allowed to leave Ruben's home?
(a) Only women.
(b) Only sick people and children.
(c) All of the women and sick with the exception of Roxane and Ruben.
(d) No one.

5. What have all the hostages been told to do?
(a) Give up all hope.
(b) Lie on the floor.
(c) Contact their families because they will be killed.
(d) Give up all their cell phones.

Short Answer Questions

1. Right away, as the novel begins, what is clear to the reader concerning Roxane?

2. How does Mr. Hosokawa spend most of his day?

3. Who is Gen now attracted to?

4. What is this called?

5. What does Messner feel for the terrorists?

(see the answer key)

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